With the new and ever stricter medical guidelines our health is very important if we want to continue to do what we love. Obesity, high blood pressure,high blood sugar, sleep apnea are only a few of the problems we face. There is a solution. Diet and a healthier lifestyle are our goal unfortunately some of us don't have much time left. I was in that group, the doctor was just about to yank my medical card. I had to do something now.
Here are some of the current medical guidelines-
Blood pressure (BP). If a driver has hypertension and/or is being medicated for hypertension, he or she should be recertified more frequently. An individual diagnosed with Stage 1 hypertension (BP is 140/90-159/99) may be certified for one year. At recertification, an individual with a BP equal to or less than 140/90 may be certified for one year; however, if his or her BP is greater than 140/90 but less than 160/100, a one-time certificate for 3 months can be issued. An individual diagnosed with Stage 2 (BP is 160/100-179/109) should be treated and a one-time certificate for 3-month certification can be issued. Once the driver has reduced his or her BP to equal to or less than 140/90, he or she may be recertified annually thereafter. An individual diagnosed with Stage 3 hypertension (BP equal to or greater than 180/110) should not be certified until his or her BP is reduced to 140/90 or less, and may be recertified every 6 months.
Abdomen and Viscera. Note enlarged liver, enlarged spleen, abnormal masses, bruits, hernia, and significant abdominal wall muscle weakness and tenderness. If the diagnosis suggests that the condition might interfere with the control and safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle, further testing and evaluation is required.
Diabetes. If insulin is necessary to control a diabetic driver's condition, the driver is not qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. If mild diabetes is present and it is controlled by use of an oral hypoglycemic drug and/or diet and exercise, it should not be considered disqualifying. However, the driver must remain under adequate medical supervision.
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The list seems endless. Neck size, pre diabetes, sleep apnea, neuropathy, heart disease, the requirements, regulations, and guidelines do not seem to end.
Six years ago with the help and encouragement and care from my wife and a nurse , I lost 155 lbs. and have maintained my weight. I went from 329 pounds to 174 pounds in a few short months. I never knew life could be so good. Funny how we forget all the the things we took for granted when we were smaller and healthier.
If you are interested in safe and permanent weight lost please feel free to call me. Don't risk losing your CDL, and more important your life, if you don't want to do this for yourself then think for a minute how your health or lack of it will affect the ones that love and depend on you. This is a life changing thing please think about it.
Ron's phone 918 630 2970
Email: RMortie@hotmail.com
Michelle phone 602 539 0970
Email: Bipley@gmail.com
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